PHOENIX — One person is dead after a high-speed crash involving a motorcycle Sunday morning on Interstate 10 in west Phoenix.
Arizona Department of Public Safety officials say the crash happened near the 39th Avenue overpass.
Troopers reportedly saw a car traveling around 140 miles per hour before it hit a motorcycle.
DPS says the suspect had a BAC of .145 after the crash.
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The motorcycle rider, 42-year-old Craig Cooper, was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
After striking the motorcycle, the car traveled another mile before it came to a stop and caught fire.
The driver of the car, who DPS confirmed to be Andrew Ramirez Perez, was taken into custody for suspected impairment.
I-10 eastbound was shut down for several hours as the crash was investigated, but has since reopened.
Cooper's family shared the following statement with ABC15:
"My family and I are truly devastated. Craig is known by all to have an infectious laugh, life of the party, family man to our two boys, a dedicated husband and loyal friend. He grounds us and reminds everyone of the love of God. Patient and kind and always considering others. I’m still in disbelief that my best friend, love and confidant of 16 years together and 9 years of marriage is no longer here. We appreciate the love and support of everyone. My community of family and friends have carried me and I’m forever grateful."
